Latest Chrome OS Canary update is bricking some Chromebooks
The latest version of Google’s daily-updating Canary version of Chrome OS is bricking some Chromebooks, requiring a factory reset to fix.
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Kyle Bradshaw joined 9to5Google in 2018 with a special interest in Google’s Fuchsia OS, rooted in his experience of being the first to offer a visual preview of the revolutionary design of the in-development operating system. Since then, his attention has broadened to include the secrets hidden within other areas of Google’s public codebases.
By reading the public Fuchsia code, Kyle was able to prove the existence of the Nest Mini and the Nest Hub Max months ahead of their respective announcements. With evidence from Chromium, he reported on Google’s since-canceled efforts to create an offshoot of Android designed for “touchless” feature phones.
In 2018, Kyle reported on three distinct Made by Google Chromebooks in development, the Pixel Slate, the Pixelbook Go — a full year before its release — and “Meowth,” the original version of the Pixel Slate that was canceled due to Intel’s delays that year. For ChromeOS itself, Kyle was the first to demonstrate the upcoming light theme redesign in action.
Looking at the early evidence of the Pixel 5’s specs, Kyle accurately predicted in February 2020 that the Pixel 5 might not be a traditional “flagship” phone. In 2021, he reported that Google’s next headset would be the “Pixel Buds A.”
Kyle was the first to report that the Pixel 6 would mark the debut of Google’s in-house processors, later revealed to be the Tensor chips.
Kyle contributes to the APK Insight column at 9to5Google, discovering the hidden changes in Google’s apps. These efforts have revealed hotly anticipated features, details about upcoming devices, and unexpected connections between companies.
He can be reached for tips or just friendly chat by Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, or email. If you’re looking for his other works or side projects, head over to Kyle’s personal portfolio.
How to try Android 12L on your Chromebook
Google has made Android 12L available for developers — and everyone else — to test out and see how well their apps can run on a large device, but not how you might expect. Here’s how to try a version of Android 12L on your own Chromebook.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle helping bring Material You and large screen experiences to Android w/ new developer tools
As part of this year’s Android Dev Summit, Google has unveiled a suite of new tools for developers, making it easier to use the new Material You design language and create apps for larger screens.
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Samsung to offer its own cloud gaming service for Tizen TVs
Samsung has announced it is creating a cloud gaming service which would compete with Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce NOW, and Xbox Game Pass.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia moves to bi-weekly news cadence, adds exclusive features to Doom Eternal and Serious Sam 4
Google is shifting “This Week on Stadia” to a slower release cadence, while also adding some Stadia-exclusive features to Doom Eternal and Serious Sam 4.
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Google Doodle honors Claude Cahun, photographer, author, and provocateur
Google is honoring the 127th birthday of French author, photographer, and anti-war provocateur Claude Cahun with a homepage Doodle.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle helps debut Japanese music video shot with the Pixel 6 [Updated]
Ahead of the big Pixel Fall Launch event tomorrow, Google and Japanese artist Kaze Fujii are teasing a music video shot on the Pixel 6.
Update: The full music video for “MO-EH-YO,” shot on the Google Pixel 6, is now available.
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AT&T confirms Stadia tech used in Arkham Knight stream, teases cloud gaming ambitions
AT&T has confirmed that their Arkham Knight streaming demo is powered by Stadia technology, while also teasing the company’s cloud gaming ambitions.
Expand Expanding Close‘Batman: Arkham Knight’ is the first game to be powered by white-label Stadia streaming
AT&T is working with Warner Bros to offer a streaming version of Batman: Arkham Knight, powered by Stadia’s streaming technology.
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Where to pre-order the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro other than the Google Store
Google has formally unveiled the Pixel 6 series, its latest flagship phones with the latest in machine learning advancements. Here’s where you can pre-order the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in the US, besides the recently-broken Google Store, and where to get the best deals.
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‘Community Lens’ Pixel wallpapers show off Googlers’ photography skills [Download]
The latest collection of wallpapers available to Pixel owners, “Community Lens,” offers some incredible shots including quite a few photos taken by Google employees.
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Google Assistant gains ‘Quick phrases,’ enhances At a Glance on Pixel 6
While unveiling the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google showcased new features for the Google Assistant including “Quick phrases” that work without “Hey Google,” and a revamp for At a Glance.
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Pixel 6 can ‘Live Translate’ your messages, images, and transcribed audio locally
As one of the many benefits of built-in Tensor machine learning, the Pixel 6 will be able to “Live Translate” incoming messages, text in your camera viewfinder, and transcribed audio — even when offline.
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Google launches $599 Pixel 6, available October 28
After months of anticipation, the Google Pixel 6 is now official and available for pre-order, with the all-new Google-made Tensor chip and a 50MP camera in tow.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia 3.38 preps ‘Playability tips’ and deeper Stadia Controller support in Android TV app
Stadia 3.38 has begun rolling out to Android devices via the Play Store, and in it, we’ve found “playability tips” to help improve your connection, along with a hint at deeper support for the Stadia Controller in the Android TV app.
Expand Expanding CloseSeemingly official images show how big the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be in your hands [Gallery]
While Google has been very forthcoming with the Pixel 6 series, offering official renders months before release, there hasn’t been much in the way of seeing the phone in use. The latest set of leaked images shows just how large both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be in your hands.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 series ‘Bloom’ backgrounds are live wallpapers w/ blur and parallax [Gallery]
Each year, Pixel phones gain a set of live wallpapers that try to stay in-theme with what the device is trying to accomplish. The only new live wallpapers for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are a set of “Bloom” floral backgrounds that should look familiar.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Stand update adds Material You tweaks, preps for 2nd-gen [Gallery]
The Pixel Stand app has gotten an update, bringing a Material You redesign along with preparations for the fans in the upcoming second-generation Pixel Stand.
Expand Expanding CloseAcer launches four new Chromebooks, including revamped Spin 514
At today’s Next@Acer event, the company unveiled a suite of new Chromebooks including the revamped Acer Chromebook Spin 514.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s latest 3D animals are endangered species from Sweden, including the arctic fox
In partnership with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Google has launched a new collection of its popular 3D animals that includes five endangered species, including the arctic fox.
Expand Expanding CloseStadia brings its ‘direct touch’ controls to iOS devices
Earlier this year, Stadia debuted a new method of playing cloud games on Android by passing your touchscreen presses through to the game. Now this “direct touch” control scheme is coming to Stadia’s iOS app.
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Google Doodle honors Helena Modrzejewska, Polish Shakespearean performer
Google is celebrating the life of Helena Modrzejewska — the Polish stage actor acclaimed for her Shakespearean performances — with a homepage Doodle.
Expand Expanding CloseThis week’s top stories: Pixel 6 release date in ad, AOSP gets Android 12, 2nd-gen Pixel Stand leak
In this week’s top stories: a release date for the Pixel 6 appears in a German retailer’s ad, Google releases Android 12 to AOSP but not Pixel phones, the 2nd-generation Pixel Stand appears in leaked images, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Fuchsia is expanding to ‘additional smart devices and other form factors’
According to new job listings, Google is looking to expand the Fuchsia operating system from its current home on the Nest Hub to “additional smart devices and other form factors.”
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